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For Sale / Re: Collection for sale

« on: March 19, 2025, 06:25:03 pm »

[size=12pt][/size]That is an impressive collection Wasp. I don't think I would have enough coin to nakeva bid, unless I win Tattslotto. it would be a shame to see the collevtion broken up.

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KTM / Re: Dark clouds hanging over Mattighofen

« on: March 10, 2025, 12:00:49 pm »

We may all have to sign up for Army service, will need to supply our own transport, clothing and armaments (contact local bikie group), machettes wont cut the mustard

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KTM / Re: Dark clouds hanging over Mattighofen

« on: March 09, 2025, 05:31:02 pm »

Couldn't agree more. Each ti their own. just enjoy the ride, whatever it is!

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KTM / Re: Dark clouds hanging over Mattighofen

« on: March 02, 2025, 06:04:56 pm »

We all wait woth baited breath to see what tacks they tske to clear stock and how this impacts on their fiture. no

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Tech Talk / Re: PVL Timing

« on: February 18, 2025, 12:35:23 pm »

Should the rabbit hole of cylinder head "Squish" be investigated. I was under the impression all Air Hammers neede work on the head to stop pinging/rattling and jetting issues?

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Tech Talk / Re: PVL Timing

« on: January 06, 2025, 08:46:53 am »

Pokey is on the money. The different systems and manufacturers of aftremarket ignitions have different advance and retard values. Some have user programmable advanve/ retard curves. I suggest a softly/softly approach with the testing.

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General Discussion / Re: motorcycle sport in oz to cease

« on: December 26, 2024, 08:51:28 am »

One would hope that those in positions of power, would be astute enough to make decisions in the best interests of all current and future motorcyclist and not in their own self interest.

But time will tell.

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General Discussion / Re: motorcycle sport in oz to cease

« on: December 24, 2024, 10:07:07 am »

Dear Wasp and everyone,

I did a search (I am not a member of MA) but being a "Not for Profit" Organisation, financials and board minutes etc should be freely available to everyone. Please see attached link to the MA AGM reports -23 year is the latest.


https://www.ma.org.au/about-ma-2/operational-structure/ma-minutes-reports/

I have briefly read the AGM report and I think there is some issues with the Public risk cover ( I do note one board member has experience in this area).

Cannot attach the minutes as a PDF.

Hope this is of some help!

Peter

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General Discussion / Re: motorcycle sport in oz to cease

« on: December 20, 2024, 05:19:43 pm »

Being based in Victoria it seems as though they want to run evetything out of Victoris. That doesn't seem smart to me. I see the point in having one national body for insurance, but I think back 45+ years ago to when each state did their iwn stuff.

I have only returned to motorcycling in the last 5 odd years, being a member of VERI and do not fully understand the politics etc of it all. Is it a power trip by someone rather than for the betterment of all riders?

Just my thoughts, Peter

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KTM / Re: Dark clouds hanging over Mattighofen

« on: December 14, 2024, 09:13:46 am »

They will be the future at some stage. No noise may be a blessing?

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KTM / Re: Dark clouds hanging over Mattighofen

« on: December 01, 2024, 05:39:06 pm »

That is a very well scripted piece. I happen to agree with your comments, which is unlike me. The winds of change are "blowing", picking a winner is a lottery. Bike manufacturers need to maintain their individuality to appel to me. I am considering re registering the H1 triple again

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Wanted / Re: WANTED: damper rod extenders Yam DT1,2,3 RT1,2,3.

« on: November 03, 2024, 04:33:34 pm »

We will be anxiously awaiting the outcome. Do you have the specs for Damper rod mod"back in the day?

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For Sale / Re: Pre 70 Yam 250 for sale, SOLD

« on: October 28, 2024, 08:08:32 am »

That is a looker, with an almost Ossa SDR look about it

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Tech Talk / Re: Mikuni 6 series needle compare graph

« on: September 01, 2024, 07:44:43 am »

That is a very good looking graph, with the colours making it eady to see the differences between needles. Having the dimensions graphed , rather than numbers makes is so much easier to understand at a glance. I have looked at the needle numbers till my head ached.
Great work John

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Tech Talk / Re: Twostroke VM jetting, just want to think out loud.

« on: August 26, 2024, 08:42:25 am »

Well John,

I think this opens the door for you to share your knowledge. Perhaps you wouls be so kind as to post your thoughts pn jetting the Mikuni VM carburettor i a series of articles.

The Mikuni VM series may be old technology but I enjoy the ease of obtaining new stock and parts. I find them easy to work on, compared to other model Mikunis.